Attorney (Various Levels)

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• 7 Years Full Time 2JA 33
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Description:

Job Summary:

This position is advertised from the minimum to the maximum hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.

Note :

Yuma County reserves the right to underfill the Senior Attorney (Grade 29) as an Attorney IV (Grade 28

Min:

$59.26./hr.•

Max:

$88.89/hr.) Attorney III (Grade 27

Min:

$53.75/hr.•

Max:

$80.63/hr.) Attorney II (Grade 26

Min:

$51.19/hr.•

Max:

$76.79/hr.) or as an Attorney I (Grade 23

Min:

$44.22/hr.

• Max:

  $66.33/hr.) Bar Candidate-Temporary (Grade 17 Min $33.00/hr
• Max $49.

50/hr.) Until such time as the successful candidate completes all education and training requirements.

Nature of Work:

Under administrative direction with wide latitude for independent judgment, develops policies and procedures in assigned areas of work; performs professional legal work in the prosecution or defense of the most complex and difficult criminal or civil cases; incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective appointing attorney.

Nature of Work:

(Illustrative Only) Acts under the authority of and as provided by the Yuma County Attorney, Public Defender or Legal Defender in prosecuting or defending persons charged with criminal offenses or in resolving civil legal issues; manages and prioritizes assigned caseload; provides guidance to management on procedural issues; assures that cases are resolved within office policy guidelines; in addition to any duties required of the position of Attorney IV, works to resolve criminal and civil legal issues, and assures that cases are resolved within office policy guidelines; directs major criminal and civil investigations; advises law enforcement agencies on legal issues of duties, functions and obligations; reviews criminal and civil cases and assignments; identifies policy and compliance issues, and proposes solutions; conducts officer/witness/victim/defendant interviews; formulates and offers pleas when appropriate; prepares and conducts probable cause determinations; reviews changes and updates in criminal law; develops trial strategy Conducts legal research; drafts complaints, briefs, motions and other legal documents; prepares and presents memoranda of law, briefs and other filings and legal documents, as required; develops strategy, arguments and testimony in preparation for presentation of case; monitors and reviews trends in law enforcement and criminal justice, and recommends operational, procedural and policy improvements; screens and assigns cases; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; counsels, trains and coaches attorneys and support personnel; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations; provides direction and guidance in legal analysis, strategies and negotiations; establishes trial strategy; participates in meetings with County Officials, local and national law enforcement, judicial, professional and community groups; may be required to supervise other attorneys and/or units within the office of department on a routine and/or interim basis; may be required to assist in the development and review of office/department policies and procedures; may be required to review assigned unit's performance and operations, and review and evaluate performance of professional staff and support staff; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education:

Senior Attorney (Grade 29)

Minimum Qualifications:

Hourly rate: Min $59.26

• Max $88.

89 Juris Doctorate (JD) degree; seven years of experience as a practicing attorney AND extensive trial experience in a leading role in complex criminal or civil cases; two years of supervisory experience; must be licensed by the State Bar of Arizona to practice law in the State of Arizona, remain active with all Arizona Bar annual requirements, and maintain a clear criminal record; requires successful completion of a background check; it is expected that a minimum of 70% of workload must be at the Senior Attorney level to maintain classification.

Special Requirements:

Must submit a Certificate in Good Standing issued by the Disciplinary Clerk of the Supreme Court of Arizona .Attorney IV (Grade28)

Minimum Qualifications:

Hourly rate: Min $59.75

• Max $88.

89/hr. Juris Doctorate (JD) degree; AND six years of experience as a practicing attorney and extensive trial experience in a leading role in complex criminal or civil cases; must be licensed by the Bar to practice law in the State of Arizona, remain active with all Arizona Bar annual requirements, and maintain a clear criminal record; AND one year of supervisory experience. Requires successful completion of a background check.

Special Requirements:

Must submit a Certificate in Good Standing issued by the Disciplinary Clerk of the Supreme Court of Arizona. Attorney III (Grade 27)

Minimum Qualifications:

Hourly rate: Min $53.75

• Max $80.

63/hr. Juris Doctorate (JD) degree; AND five years of experience as a practicing attorney and significant experience in complex civil or criminal trial practice; must be licensed by the State Bar of Arizona to practice law in the State of Arizona, remain active with all Arizona Bar annual requirements, and maintain a clear criminal record. Requires successful completion of a background check.

Special Requirements:

Must submit a Certificate in Good Standing issued by the Disciplinary Clerk of the Supreme Court of Arizona. Attorney II (Grade 26)

Minimum Qualifications:

Hourly rate: Min $ 51.19

• Max $76.

79/hr. Juris Doctorate (JD) degree; two years of experience as a practicing attorney AND experience in civil or criminal legal practice; must be licensed by the State Bar of Arizona to practice law in the State of Arizona, remain active with all Arizona Bar annual requirements, and maintain a clear criminal record. Requires successful completion of a background check.

Special Requirements:

Must submit a Certificate in Good Standing issued by the Disciplinary Clerk of the Supreme Court of Arizona. Attorney I (Grade 23)

Minimum Qualifications:

Hourly rate: Min $44.22

• Max $66.

33/hr. Juris Doctorate (JD) degree; Must be licensed by the State Bar of Arizona to practice law in the State of Arizona, remain active with all Arizona bar annual requirements, and maintain a clear criminal record. Requires successful completion of a background check.

Special Requirements:

Must submit a Certificate in Good Standing issued by the Disciplinary Clerk of the Supreme Court of Arizona. Bar Candidate (Grade 17)

• Temporary Hourly rate: Min $33.00
• Max $49.

50/hr. Juris Doctorate (JD) degree; must have taken the most recent bar examination to practice law in the State of Arizona and maintain a clear criminal record. Requires successful completion of a background check.

Special Requirements:

Within six months of appointment, must be admitted to practice law in Arizona.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

County and Department policies and procedures; civil and criminal statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations; trial and appellate court processes, protocols and strategies; legal research methods, techniques, sources, databases and other research tools; legal case management procedures, ethics and techniques; the principles and protocols for the evidentiary gathering of information, documents, financial records and other data that may be used in court; the principles and practices of supervision and management.

Skill in:

Reviewing and assessing legal issues and documents; setting priorities, planning, assigning, training and supervising the work of others; effectively assessing, interpreting and applying laws to information, evidence and other data compiled; trial procedures, negotiation, developing legal strategy, and presenting legal arguments; planning and managing the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records and documentation; verbal and written communication, and exercising judgment and discretion in decision making; establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, judges, community members, victims and other participants in the justice process; operating a personal computer, standard office software and specialized legal software programs.

Ability to:

Effectively respond to phone calls, emails and complaints in a timely manner; analyzes, understand, interprets and represent cases effectively in court; plan, prioritizes, manages and assign caseload; responds to multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment; read, write, research and synthesizes data; use modern office equipment and computers; assigning and leading the work of others; communicate effectively; lift up to 5

• 10 lbs.

Working Environment :

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment. Similar Jobs Principal Assistant City Attorney City of Tucson, Arizona Tucson, AZ Full Time Deputy General Counsel

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